Enrollment
185
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Etna, CA
Etna Union High
Federal NCES profile for Etna Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 060015901474
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etna Union High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for California
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Etna Union High has class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Union High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA.
School address
District: Scott Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060015901474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Etna Union High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Etna Union High
Etna Union High is a mid-sized high school in Etna, California, enrolling 185 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.2:1, Etna Union High is leaner than roughly 91% of California schools and 34% under the state's 21.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Etna's high schools, it stands alongside Scott River High (17 students): Etna Union High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17:1).
Scott Valley Unified also operates Scott Valley Junior High (153 students) and Etna Elementary (125 students) alongside Etna Union High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Etna Union High compares
Etna Union High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 34% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in California - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,433
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Etna Union High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott Valley Unified, which includes Etna Union High.
$18,433
Per student
+12%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 53.8%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Etna Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Valley Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Jones Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott River High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etna Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Etna
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Etna Union High
How many students attend Etna Union High?
Etna Union High has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Etna, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Etna Union High is 14.2:1, which is 34% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etna Union High?
44.4% of students at Etna Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etna Union High?
The largest demographic group at Etna Union High is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Etna, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etna Union High?
Etna Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Etna Union High rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Etna Union High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Etna, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Etna on the city page.
Is Etna Union High a good school?
Etna Union High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott Valley Unified?
Besides Etna Union High, Scott Valley Unified also operates Scott Valley Junior High (153 students), Etna Elementary (125 students), and Fort Jones Elementary (124 students). See the Scott Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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